Leon Danchinwas
born in Lille on June 21, 1887. Died on August 4, 1938 in Bergues.
He
is a French painter, lithographer, engraver and animal sculptor.
He is attracted from an early age by drawing and hunting that will
become his two passions. After training as a sculptor at two great
masters in Lille, he devoted himself more specifically to watercolor.
His professional life will be temporarily interrupted by the 1914-1918
war where he will be called. Back to civilian life, the joys of
hunting and animal studies punctuate his days.
Well known to the general public all over the world for his hunting
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Leon
Danchin Animal Artist. Catalog of the work of Leon Danchin published
by Editions Montaut in 2001, 88p.
Preface by Monique Danchin-Mazodier, foreword by Denis and Isabelle
Montaut.
The years of war: 14-18. The drawing then.
The hunting years: 14-18, 1925-1935.
The print finally. Evolution of Leon Danchin's signature. Sculpted
works. Pets ... and fun scenes. Catalog of reprints. Read
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